Penrith beats Cronulla 26-6 to reach their fifth NRL grand final in as many years, setting up a rematch against 2020 opponents the Melbourne Storm.

The Ashcroft name returns to the premiership podium with Will's Norm Smith win, Eric Hipwood channels Jason Akermanis and loyal servant Dayne Zorko finally gets his moment. Here are the quick hits from the 2024 AFL grand final.

The Wallabies started fast, but ran out of steam against the All Blacks in Wellington, losing 33-13 to end a Bledisloe clean sweep.

The Brisbane Lions win their first AFL premiership in 21 years with a 60-point victory over the Sydney Swans in the grand final at the MCG.

Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati has ruptured his ACL in an early blow to new coach Tony Popovic's bid to turn Australia's World Cup qualification campaign around.